Lichen Planus Treatment
Plenical for Lichen Planus Treatment
Lichen Planus is a medical terminology used to explain an eruption of shiny flat-topped purplish (usually itchy) papules on the wrist and forearms and thighs.
Quick Facts
- A skin disorder characterized by rashes on the skin
- Rashes can be formed inside the mouth
- A kind of syndrome in which skin eruptions take place in the form of polygonal shapes accompanied by fine scales and rough textures
- Found on the mucous membranes or genetalia
- Causes strong inflammation in the mouth or on the areas affected by Lichen Planus
- A rough skin condition that causes massive discomfort
- Rashes and lesions formed on the skin are not painful but they are quiet tedious and cause major inflammation
Lichen Planus Causes
- Hepatitis C
- Drugs that contain arsenic
- Long term use of drugs quinacrine
- Patients with bone marrow transplants
Lichen Planus Symptoms
- Painful rashes on the skin
- Concentrated on the sides of the tongue or inside of the cheeks
- Pimples or blue white appearances on the skin
- Usually located on the inner wrist, legs, torso, or genitals
- Itchy lesions causing major discomfort
- Single lesion or clusters of lesions, often at sites of skin injury
- Lacy network on the upper layer of the skin
- Possibility of developing blisters or ulcers
- Dry mouth
- Abnormal hair loss (in rare cases)
- Taste of metal in the mouth
- Nail abnormalities
- Painful ulcers
- Possibly covered with fine white streaks or scratch marks called Wickham's striae
- Shiny or scaly appearance